Panguitch Buckwheat
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Panguitch Buckwheat
Eriogonum panguicense
Panguitch Buckwheat is a special plant that grows in Utah. It has pretty yellow flowers and is very important for the tiny animals that live nearby.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Panguitch Buckwheat is a low-growing perennial plant forming dense mats close to the ground. Its small, clustered flowers are a bright sulfur-yellow, standing out against its fuzzy, silvery-green leaves. It often has a reddish tinge on its stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusEriogonum
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Buckwheat isn't a true wheat, but it's related to rhubarb!
It only grows naturally on a few mountains in Utah, nowhere else!
Its tiny yellow flowers are actually groups of even tinier individual blossoms!
This plant is so rare, it's protected by the US government!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Warrior
Panguitch Buckwheat can survive very dry conditions because its fuzzy leaves reduce water loss.
Ability
Rock Hugger
It has a special root system that helps it anchor securely in rocky, volcanic soils.
Ability
Mat Master
This plant grows in dense mats to protect its delicate shoots from strong winds and harsh sunlight.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Mid-Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-Form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Buzzes among buckwheat flowers collecting nectar.
pollinates
Viereck's Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum vierecki
Tiny native bee active on many small wildflowers.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers pollen and nectar from abundant yellow blooms.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Panguitch Buckwheat?
5-15 cm
How wide does Panguitch Buckwheat spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Panguitch Buckwheat?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Panguitch Buckwheat bloom?
Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Is Panguitch Buckwheat edible?
No
Is Panguitch Buckwheat toxic?
None
What is Panguitch Buckwheat's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Panguitch Buckwheat pollinated?
Insect
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